1. A standardized measure of productive capacity that adjusts for differences in worker productivity, skill levels, or machine performance
The factory increased its output to 150 efficiency units by upgrading equipment and training workers.
A fábrica aumentou sua produção para 150 unidades de eficiência ao atualizar equipamentos e treinar trabalhadores.
2. In economics, a unit of labor adjusted for quality differences based on education, experience, or skill levels
An experienced engineer represents 1.5 efficiency units compared to a junior technician.
Um engenheiro experiente representa 1,5 unidades de eficiência em comparação com um técnico júnior.